Family Weekend 2026
Family weekend provides a special glimpse into your child’s daily life at Andover. To see the full schedule of events, FAQs, and other details about the weekend, please visit the Family Weekend website.
There will be activities such as classroom visits with your child’s teachers, student performances, and athletic events. Other weekend highlights include:
• All School Meeting with Head of School Raynard S. Kington, MD, PhD, P’24, ’27.
• Meet with your boarding student’s house counselor or your day student’s advisor.
• Cheer on your child during their athletic competitions. Go Big Blue!
Family Weekend Check-In Times
Friday, October 16 (Noon–7 p.m.), and Saturday, October 17 (7 a.m.–noon), at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library (OWHL).
Friday, October 16 (Noon–7 p.m.), and Saturday, October 17 (7 a.m.–noon), at the Oliver Wendell Holmes Library (OWHL).
Registration Tips
You do NOT need to register your student to attend any of the weekend's events. Additionally, not all activities throughout the weekend require registration. Those events not listed are open to all and do not require prior notice of attendance.
Community Expectations
Information regarding Community Expectations can be found here.
Please note students will not have classes on Monday or Tuesday following Family Weekend. However, some students may have required commitments on Tuesday.
Family Weekend questions? Please email familyweekend@andover.edu.